Alison Matheson

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• May 24, 2011

  Evangelical: We're Losing Fight Against Gay Marriage

  Focus on the Family may have made an impression with its campaign against abortion, but it is not enjoying the same success with its efforts to uphold traditional marriage

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  May 24, 2011

  Joplin Tornado Kills at Least 116; Christian Relief Workers Respond

  Christian groups are offering their prayers and practical support after a giant tornado ravaged Joplin, Mo. Some residents have described the scene as a war zone or as if Armageddon came.

• May 23, 2011

  Cardinal: Church's Humanitarian Work Must Have Christian Identity

  A top Vatican official has told the Catholic Church’s aid arm that it must retain a vibrant Christian identity and that their work “could never be limited to assisting people’s material needs.”

• May 23, 2011

  Westboro Anti-Gay Protesters Inspire Comedian's $50,000 Donation to Gay Charity

  The notorious protests against homosexuals by the Westboro Baptist Church have backfired after prominent comedian Lisa Lampanelli felt inspired to donate to a gay charity on their behalf.

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  May 20, 2011

  Few Christians Remain in War-Torn Libya

  Churches in Libya have lost large numbers of worshippers in the months since conflict broke out in the north African country. One church in the city of Benghazi, the main stronghold of the rebel forces, has seen its congregation drop from around 1,000 to 40.

• May 20, 2011

  Americans Still Choosing Marriage, Census Figures Show

  A new Census Bureau report shows that the majority of Americans are still happy to say "I do." Census figures show that 55 percent of adults had been married once by 2009.

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  May 19, 2011

  Christian VP Chosen for Muslim Brotherhood's Party

  A party formed by the Muslim Brotherhood to run in Egypt’s next parliamentary elections has chosen a Coptic intellectual as its vice president, in an effort to broaden its appeal.

• May 19, 2011

  Prayer Request for Osama bin Laden Ruffles Feathers in Florida Church

  A devout Catholic in Florida has angered members of his congregation by asking that they pray for Osama bin Laden in their next Mass. Henry Borja’s request has been granted by Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in West Palm Beach, Fla.

• May 18, 2011

  Brad Pitt: My Religious Upbringing Was 'Stifling'

  Hollywood actor Brad Pitt says his upbringing in a religious family was "very stifling"

• May 18, 2011

  Can You Live Without Facebook?

  One Florida pastor wants his flock to "fast" from Facebook once a week to help them focus on their “more significant relationships.”